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Emanon

Wayne Shorter · 2018

126 min · 10 tracks · jazz fusion · post-bop · crossover

A sprawling journey through intricate melodies and avant-garde improvisation that defies genre boundaries.

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Why this album works

'Emanon' received widespread acclaim for its innovative compositions and was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Jazz Instrumental Album. It represents an important addition to Shorter’s discography, highlighting his influence on contemporary jazz and engaging both traditional and modern audiences.
Best for
dynamic exploration of themes patient unfolding with improvisation wave-like pacing throughout
Context
Released in 2018, 'Emanon' is Wayne Shorter's first studio album in nearly a decade, following his acclaimed project 'Without a Net' from 2013. This album further solidifies Shorter's role as a visionary in jazz, showcasing his enduring creativity and collaboration with the legendary band, the Wayne Shorter Quartet.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Pegasus Standout 14:54
  • 2 Prometheus Unbound Standout 8:19
  • 3 Lotus Standout 15:16
  • 4 The Three Marias 12:29

Disc 2

  • 1 The Three Marias (Live In London/The Barbican, London, UK/2016) 27:31
  • 2 Lost And Orbits Medley (Live In London/The Barbican, London, UK/2016) 9:20

Disc 3

  • 1 Lotus (Live In London/The Barbican, London, UK/2016) 13:36
  • 2 She Moves Through The Fair (Live In London/The Barbican, London, UK/2016) 6:24
  • 3 Adventures Aboard the Golden Mean (Live In London/The Barbican, London, UK/2016) 4:30
  • 4 Prometheus Unbound (Live In London/The Barbican, London, UK/2016) 14:26

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